Touching Spirit Bear Chapters 1-2

Why is Cole Matthews being sent to a remote Alaskan island?

• For summer camp

• As a punishment for robbery

• As part of Circle Justice

• To train for survival skills

What did Cole do to get in trouble with the law?

• He stole a car

• He beat up Peter Driscal

• He ran away from home

• He vandalized a store

Who is Garvey?

• Cole's lawyer

• Peter's friend

• A Tlingit elder

• A parole officer

What is Circle Justice?

• A traditional Native American punishment

• A method of healing and accountability

• A court for juveniles

• A prison reform program

How does Cole feel about going to the island?

• Hopeful

• Indifferent

• Angry and manipulative

• Terrified

What animal does Cole hear about that is said to live on the island?

• Timber wolf

• Black bear

• Spirit Bear

• Grizzly bear

What does Cole think about the Spirit Bear?

• He respects it

• He fears it

• He thinks it's fake

• He wants to protect it

What is Cole’s attitude toward authority figures?

• Cooperative

• Hostile and mistrustful

• Respectful

• Curious

How does Cole describe his parents?

• Loving and supportive

• Busy but caring

• Abusive and neglectful

• Poor but kind

What does Cole plan to do once left alone on the island?

• Reflect and heal

• Run away

• Hunt Spirit Bear

• Build a shelter